Product Description

If you believe what you read, fly fishing requires the touch of a surgeon and the spirit of a Zen master. Forget about what you've heard about f ly fishing in the past, if you really want to learn how to fly fish all you need are the right tools, proper technique, and a positive attitude. With these essential elements you can begin to enjoy the sport of fly fishing in no time. For those of you who have never held a fly rod, you will find enough information here to get you started. You won't be forced to discover everything all at once. If you're already a fly rodder, you'll find plenty of tips and techniques that you can turn to right away without going through the basics all over again. And if you're a master angler, you will find this book a handy reference for all kinds of questions. Fly Fishing For Dummies explores the fun and fundamentals of fly fishing from tying flies to reeling in your catch. Whether you're a novice or a veteran angler, here you'll find all the tips and tricks for choosing the right kind of gear; how and where to catch freshwater and saltwater fish; visual examples of the art of casting; and how to read the water, wade, cast, and (finally) land yourself a whopper. You'll also find out how to: * Identify the best fish to fly fish for from rainbow trout to black marlin * Improve your catch and release techniques * Continue your education through recommended references and online resources * Choose the right rod, reel, and gear to land the fish you are after * Master all the casting styles you'll ever need * Tie your own flies or choose pre-made ones proven to get results With over 150 illustrations and proven advice, Fly Fishing For Dummies is a great primer on fly fishing's essential elements.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #63113 in Books
• Published on: 1998-04-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 384 pages

Synopsis
If you believe what you read, fly fishing requires the touch of a surgeon and the spirit of a Zen master. Forget about what you've heard about f ly fishing in the past, if you really want to learn how to fly fish all you need are the right tools, proper technique, and a positive attitude. With these essential elements you can begin to enjoy the sport of fly fishing in no time. For those of you who have never held a fly rod, you will find enough information here to get you started. You won't be forced to discover everything all at once. If you're already a fly rodder, you'll find plenty of tips and techniques that you can turn to right away without going through the basics all over again. And if you're a master angler, you will find this book a handy reference for all kinds of questions. Fly Fishing For Dummies explores the fun and fundamentals of fly fishing from tying flies to reeling in your catch.

Whether you're a novice or a veteran angler, here you'll find all the tips and tricks for choosing the right kind of gear; how and where to catch freshwater and saltwater fish; visual examples of the art of casting; and how to read the water, wade, cast, and (finally) land yourself a whopper. You'll also find out how to: * Identify the best fish to fly fish for from rainbow trout to black marlin * Improve your catch and release techniques * Continue your education through recommended references and online resources * Choose the right rod, reel, and gear to land the fish you are after * Master all the casting styles you'll ever need * Tie your own flies or choose pre-made ones proven to get results With over 150 illustrations and proven advice, Fly Fishing For Dummies is a great primer on fly fishing's essential elements.

From the Publisher
For the fly fisherman and woman of any age!
Don't let fly fishing be a drag. IDG Books Worldwide will get you hooked on this rewarding sport with its new book, FLY FISHING FOR DUMMIES by outdoors and fishing expert Peter Kaminsky. Kaminsky brings his extensive knowledge of fly fishing (writer for Outdoor Life, Field & Stream and Sports Afield) to help you with all aspects of this challenging, but relaxing, sport. Read about equipment tips and find out all you need to know to purchase the rod and reel setup that's right for you. Also covered are the essentials of the cast, from how to hold your fly rod to how fast and often you should reel in your line. If you want to fly fish, whether you are an occasional caster or a die hard fanatic, let FLY FISHING FOR DUMMIES be your only guide. As they say, "give a person a fish and feed him for a day; teach a person to fish and feed him for a lifetime."

From the Back Cover
"Well–written and superbly organized, this book is a great primer."
— Joe Healy, Saltwater Fly Fishing magazine

150+ illustrations will have you casting and catching in no time!

The fun and easy way® to get hooked on fly fishing

If you think fly fishing is only for tweedy uppercrust types, think again! With some basic gear and the help of this friendly guide, you too can experience the fun of casting a fly and reeling in a big rainbow trout. From buying a rod to finding the best fly fishing destinations, it delivers just what you need to get hooked.

Praise for Fly Fishing For Dummies

"It’s all here . . . from choosing gear, to learning how to cast, to reading water, to catching fish."
– Jay Cassell, Sports Afield magazine

"With relentless wit, Peter Kaminsky has peeled away all the mysticism, social tone, and other impediments to learning about this sport."
– Paul Schullery, author of American Fly Fishing

Discover how to:

• Choose the right gear
• Buy or tie basic flies
• Perfect your casting
• "Read" water and locate fish
• Fish the top U.S. trout rivers
• Cast for bass, saltwater fish, and more

Customer Reviews

Trout Pout
This book is bad! Totally set up for a USA reader. No helpful info on knots, leaders and general 'set up' techniques. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone getting started in fly fishing. Get down to your local water a get a lesson or two, this will be much more informative.

Great book but focussed on the American angler
The book gives an excellent introduction to a wide array of fly fishing topics. I did however find that discussions on fish, flies and top spots to fish were focussed on the American angler; this stops me from giving it full marks to the non-US reader.

Fly fishing for the baffled!
As an angler of many years experience; I one day decided that I would like to try my hand at fly fishing - only to become bewildered by the total wealth of differing views and techniques in this field of fishing! I bought a few books on the subject and although they were very informative they tended to specialise in certain areas of fly fishing. Then I ordered this book and heartily read thru it when it arrived on the doorstep. I can say quite enthusiastically that if you are completely new to fishing in general or just to the area of fly fishing - then this book should really be a must buy - it dispels many myths - gives a broad exlanation of all aspects of fly fishing and I can see it being a reference for many years to come.